Fire Safety Advisor

An excellent opportunity has arisen in the East London for a Fire Safety Advisor to provide a specialist operational fire safety management function for all Council owned and managed housing assets delivering continuous improvement in resident safety. Supporting compliance with both statutory and non-statutory fire safety legislation and associated building regulations.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

· Specialist knowledge of fire safety legislation and its applications to housing.

· Knowledge of the requirements for good fire safety management and maintenance operations.

· Knowledge of Fire Risk Assessment process and guidance/best practice (PAS 79).

Membership of a recognised professional body such as IFE, IFSM, IFPO or similar, with demonstrable evidence of Continuing Professional Development 

· Knowledge of building construction

· Knowledge of stakeholder engagement.

· A clear understanding of emerging fire safety and building safety legislation.

· Experience of report writing for different audiences.

· Knowledge of BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in design, management and use of buildings.

· A demonstrable understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 200

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Fire safety qualification, NEBOSH Fire Certificate, IFE Level 3 or Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or similar.

 If you wish to discuss this role in further detail, or for an informal discussion, please contact 020 8125 4321. Alternatively, email saima@buckinghamfutures.com or vanessa@buckinghamfutures.com